20201685 Ver 1_NCWRC Comments_20210505

Strickland, Bev
From: Munzer, Olivia
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 7:52 AM
To: Tinklenberg, Chris
Cc: Johnson, Alan; Roden Reynolds, Bryan K CIV (USA);
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Subject: NCWRC Comments - Savona Mill Renovations
Good morning Chris,
I have no species concerns and renovating the site is a great idea. However, I have concerns with the impacts to streams,
especially since mitigation will be in the Extended Service Area. I also am very concerned with any impacts within the
floodplain. I highly recommend parking structures to reduce impacts to the site.
Recently we went out to a site that had a small stream within a residential area in Charlotte, which was not within a
flood zone. Because of the increase in frequency and intensity of flooding and the sediment load, the parking lot
(vehicles) and adjacent houses kept getting flooded. It has caused a lot of problems for the residents. Similar incidences
has happened in Charlotte. I do not recommend any impacts within the flood zone due to the potential of flooding.
I also recommend planting native vegetation. Avoid using invasive, non-native plants in seed mixtures or landscaping
plants (http://www.ncwildflower.org/plant_galleries/invasives_list).
Use non-invasive native species and Low Impact Development (LID) technology in landscaping. Using LID technology in
landscaping will not only help maintain the predevelopment hydrologic regime, but also enhance the aesthetic and
habitat value of the site. LID techniques include permeable pavement and bioretention areas that can collect
stormwater from driveways and parking areas. Additional alternatives include narrower roads, swales versus
curbs/gutters and permeable surfaces such as turf stone, brick, and cobblestone. Compared to conventional
developments, implementing appropriate LID techniques can be more cost-effective, increase property values, provide
space -saving advantages, reduce runoff, and protect water quality (https://owl.cwp.org/mdocs-posts/roseen-et-a1-2011-
forging-the-link/). Also, additional information on LID can be found at the NC State University LID guide:
http://www.onsiteconsortium.org/npsdeal/NC_LID_Guidebook.pdf. NCWRC's Green Growth Toolbox provides
information on nature -friendly planning (http://www.ncwildlife.org/Conserving/Programs/GreenGrowthToolbox.aspx).
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Olivia
Olivia Munzer
Western Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Rogers Depot
1718 NC Hwy 56 W
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Office: 919-707-0364
Cell: 336-269-0074
[e-mail]
www.ncwildlife.org
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